# Storm! vs Weather・Lightning Tracker Live

The clearest difference is rating: Weather・Lightning Tracker Live at 4.9 against Storm!'s 3.7. Storm!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather・Lightning Tracker Live sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Storm! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Weather・Lightning Tracker Live holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 27 respectively.

Storm! ships an update every 2 weeks, Weather・Lightning Tracker Live monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storm! | Weather・Lightning Tracker Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm/id1118753431/reviews) | **[4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherlightning-tracker-live/id6737422759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 13 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Riyad Habash](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073719756) | [Savelii Stepura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687878567) |

## What reviewers say

### Storm!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm/id1118753431)

This app estimates the distance of lightning storms using a physics-based approach. Simply tap "lightning" when you see it and "thunder" when you hear it to get an approximate distance.

**Highlights:** Lightning strike detection, Thunder sound timing, Distance calculation, Physics-based estimation

**In-app purchases:** none


### Weather・Lightning Tracker Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherlightning-tracker-live/id6737422759)

Monitor lightning and extreme weather events in real-time with advanced features like interactive maps, custom alerts, and detailed forecasts. All advanced functionality requires a paid subscription for comprehensive weather monitoring.

**Highlights:** Live lightning tracking, Interactive weather radar map, Severe weather alerts, Hurricane and wildfire maps, 10-day detailed weather forecast, Minute-by-minute precipitation forecast

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Lightning Tracker Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Free Trial 3-days Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Lightning Tracker Pro | $17.99 | per month |
| Annual Lightning Subscription | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storm! free?

Storm! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Weather・Lightning Tracker Live free?

Weather・Lightning Tracker Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Storm! or Weather・Lightning Tracker Live?

Weather・Lightning Tracker Live is rated higher. Storm! averages 3.7 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Weather・Lightning Tracker Live averages 4.9 from 27 ratings.

### Do Storm! or Weather・Lightning Tracker Live have ads?

Neither Storm! nor Weather・Lightning Tracker Live shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Storm! or Weather・Lightning Tracker Live?

Storm! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Weather・Lightning Tracker Live monthly. Most recently, Storm! was updated on October 16, 2026 and Weather・Lightning Tracker Live on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*